focus on the very dear consequences that could result from the fiscal cliff actually resulting in a 4% deficit reduction, good news, but very bad news, contraction of about 2% of gdp which brings the u.s. growth based on our forecast to zero. this is something that is very, very serious. >> you sit and watch these politicians around the world, and here in the united states, and you see refusal to come to terms, to make tough decisions, refusal to even negotiate. what are the possible consequences of this? >> more crisis to come. and i just would hope that decision makers can actually come to terms, show a spirit of compromise in order to avoid yet another xri mice. -- crisis. we all have had enough of the crises in the last few years and everybody is looking for something that is better for households, better for enterprises, and better for people. >> your athe first woman managing director, the first woman to lead this national institution, and a woman at the head of global finance. what is that challenge in terms of just the gender politics and being a path breaker? >> i have to do my job li